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Russell Westbrook is reportedly set to become the highest paid Jordan Brand athlete

After a slew of triple-doubles helped him to his first MVP award,
Russell Westbrook is now about to become the highest paid player
in the history of the Nike's Jordan Brand, according to ESPN's Nick
DePaula.

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Westbrook first signed a five-year endorsement of the brand in
2013, becoming the de facto face of the yearly Air Jordan. In the
years since, Westbrook has risen to prominence as one of the most
exciting players you can watch on the court.

Now he has a new ten-year extension to show for it, keeping him
with Jordan Brand through the 2025-26 season.

The deal will reportedly include signature shoes for Westbrook
both on and off the court, putting him in a rare pantheon of
active players. With Westbrook's known fashion acumen and
eccentric style choices, one source told DePaula that the new
shoes will be "unlike anything that Jordan Brand has done
before."

Westbrook's new deal also will include an "ambassador
clause" that could lead to potential appearance opportunities and
legacy promotion with the brand after his NBA career is over.
Additionally, Jordan Brand will make an annual donation to
Westbrook's Why Not?
Foundation.

With his new deal in place, Westbrook can now turn his
attention fully to the fast-approaching NBA season, where he will
be in the running to repeat as MVP and look to lead the Thunder
deep into the postseason.

The Thunder open up the 2017-18 season at home against the
New York Knicks on October 19.